Sharon Abbott

Sharon Waddell Abbott, 66, died April 22, 2024 at her home in Conyers, Georgia. Sharon was the youngest of five children born to H. Jackson and Martha Bishop. She was born in Atlanta and resided in Stone Mountain throughout her childhood. She graduated in 1975 from Stone Mountain High School. After high school, she initially worked in childcare and then began driving a school bus while going to cosmetology school. She became a hairdresser while maintaining her bus routes and later opened her own salon, Changes Salon, in Conyers, Georgia. Throughout her life, Sharon was repeatedly shown to be a strong and kindhearted woman that gave of herself to others. She fostered a spirit of generosity and hospitality which she passed on to future generations through faithful service and love. She was an extremely hard worker and loved to work outside in the yard planting beautiful flowers. Above all, she loved time spent with her family, friends, and her dogs whom she spoiled and they in return gave her great joy. She lived life to the fullest, loved to joke and laugh and always had the best smile. She experienced great loss in her life but remained strong, resilient, feisty, and fun-loving. She was the ultimate caretaker, caring for both of her parents through illnesses as well as two spouses through cancer treatment. She was always willing to help family and friends in need. She maintained lifelong friendships and inspired others in the way she gave of herself and kept going even when life was tough. Sharon was strong and resilient and persevered through the many losses that shaped her life: her son Brian, her husbands: Dale Waddell (14 years marriage) and Alan Abbott (26 years marriage), both her parents and her stepdaughter, Denita Douberly. Ultimately, she had her own battle with stage 4 colon cancer and fought it until the end. She is survived by: her daughter, Shannon Bement Majsztrik (John) of Anderson, South Carolina; stepdaughter, DeDe Abbott Kirkwood (Richard) of Conyers; stepson, Matthew Abbott, of Conyers; stepdaughter, Tonya Waddell of Savannah; siblings Stanley Bishop(Andrea); Barry Bishop (Gail), Bonita Long (whose husband Jimmy is deceased) Cheryl Mauldin (Dale); grandchildren Samuel, Grissom and Elaina Majsztrik ; Vince and Justin Kirkwood; Ryan Waddell; Jordan Phillips; Shelby Ringle; Blake, Kiersten and Aiden Douberly; great grandchildren, Tiffany Lustenberger and Jayden Waddell; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her devoted friend, Phillip Ralston. Her family and friends meant the world to her, and she was blessed to be so loved! Memorial service will be held Sunday May 19th, at 1PM at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service at the Abbott home for a meal, fellowship & celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Sharon Abbott to Piedmont Newton Oncology at the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, PO Box 116812, Atlanta, GA 30368 or online at give.piedmont.org/phcf. Alternatively, consider bringing a potted outdoor plant for the family to plant in honor of her. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

Sharon Abbott

October 9, 1957 - April 22, 2024